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Biotech Basics: An Introduction to Cell Biology

The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell.  Robert Hooke first described the cell in 1665, when he used a microscope to examine a piece of cork.  To his eyes, he saw an orderly…

The Top 100 Papers in Biotechnology — and How to Bring Them Into Your Classroom

In order to communicate their findings to others in their field, scientists will publish their data in peer-reviewed journals.  Some of the techniques within these papers have revolutionized the way we do science.  Nature, a leading science journal, tabulated the…